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Genesis 43:10 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œFor except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time. {this: or, twice by this}”

Genesis 43:10

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8

And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, {and} also our little ones.

9

I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever:

10

For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time. {this: or, twice by this}

11

And their father Israel said unto them, If {it must be} so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

12

And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry {it} again in your hand; peradventure it {was} an oversight:

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